2008 Chevrolet Malibu lighting problems
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has 106 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
106
Lighting complaints
7%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Lighting complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…”
Common questions
How many lighting complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA has 106 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu lighting — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.